Pig Stickers
The Vast |
The intrepid band are on their way to a nearby town to meet up with some friends when they encounter several farmsteads who seem to have been trampled by an enormous hog. In the next village they question (and are questioned by) a band of mercenaries sent by Baron Soffledit to protect the village. They also find out that there is a reward for anyone who can bring the culprit to justice.
Without hesitation the adventurers set out to do their thing.
Soon Legolars manages to track what seems to be a huge boar to a region of broken terrain and ravines. Furthermore they see signs of arcane activity. As they spread out to scale a climb a ridge Said hears the sounds of something huge moving in the bushes at the crest of the ridge and he swiftly rappels down to ensure his safety. Legolars who's already reached the summit sees a massive Dire Boar trundle past, looking for something to hurt. He also notices that it bears signs of being at least in part demonic in nature.
Deciding that this abomination cannot be allowed to continue to exist the band attacks.
Legolars is sorely injured by the Fiendish Dire Boar's tusks and only a timely charge by Said and illusory noises created by Jaden's magic distracts the boar from annihilating the brave elf.
As it turns it's tusks on Said, Rob plies his crossbow in support and Jaden joins the fray in earnest. Legolars has recovered enough to pour a hail of arrows into the hostile hog.
Finally it succumbs to the onslaught and our heroes are battered but victorious.
As they search the surrounding area an improvised altar of an evil nature is found. After wrecking the foul altar they gather the evidence (the head and skin of the fiendish dire boar) and journey back to Baron Soffledit.
They are given a reward and asked if they will accept a commission to capture whomever is behind creating the abomination and bring him, her or it to justice.
When the adventurers readily agree they are presented with vials of oil that allows them to enchant their weapons for a short time.
Once again the merry band sets out to battle the forces of darkness.
Thus ends the first episode.
The Vast | |
Campaign | The Vast • Episodes • Protagonists • Dramatis Personæ |
Setting | Forgotten Realms • Places |